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Wonder Park Elementary

5101 E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508 · (907) 337-1569 · Anchorage Municipality
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL287 STUDENTS
Enrollment
287
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 277
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
108%
309 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
45
Kindergarten
45
Grade 1
45
Grade 2
29
Grade 3
47
Grade 4
36
Grade 5
40
Student demographics
White
13%
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
12%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 8%
Black
7%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 2%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Two+
20%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 14%
Native American
12%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 22%
Pacific Islander
26%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 3%
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

AK STAR + Alaska Science 2023-24 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
17.2%
AK avg 35.2%
Math
18.9%
AK avg 34.3%
Source: AK STAR + Alaska Science. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
287
-118 (-29%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 14.3:1
% White
13%
was 10%
% Hispanic
12%
was 13%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
10%
was 13%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Wonder Park Elementary

Wonder Park Elementary is one of the reasonably sized elementary schools in Anchorage, Alaska, run under Anchorage School District, with 287 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 5.

Within Anchorage School District, which oversees 92 schools and 40,587 students, Wonder Park Elementary is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Wonder Park Elementary shows that 26% of students identify as Pacific Islander, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest comes out to 20% multiracial, 13% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% Native American.

On the resource side, On paper, Wonder Park Elementary has 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.3:1, putting Wonder Park Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 108% of students at Wonder Park Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Anchorage Municipality (around 49%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Anchorage Municipality) logs that median household earnings sit near $103,284, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Wonder Park Elementary is one of 99 public schools in Anchorage Municipality (combined enrollment of about 41,241 students).

Williwaw Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Wonder Park Elementary.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Wonder Park Elementary has shrank 29%, going from 405 students in 2018 to 287 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Anchorage Municipality at a glance

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Population
288,976
Census ACS
Median income
$103,284
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
99
41,241 students

Quick facts

School name
Wonder Park Elementary
District
Anchorage School District
Address
5101 E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone
(907) 337-1569
County
Anchorage Municipality
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
287
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
309 (108%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
020018000124
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Wonder Park Elementary
What is the total enrollment at Wonder Park Elementary?
Wonder Park Elementary enrolls approximately 287 students in grades PK-05.
Is Wonder Park Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Wonder Park Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Wonder Park Elementary have?
Wonder Park Elementary employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Wonder Park Elementary?
At Wonder Park Elementary, the student body is approximately 13% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Black, 10% Asian, 20% Two or more.
Is Wonder Park Elementary public or private?
Wonder Park Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Anchorage School District.
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